Find us on Youtube Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Pinterest Sign up for our email newsletter
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine
See inside current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

THE MAGAZINE

        CONTACT US

          RECENT ARTICLES

          POPULAR TOPICS

          RECENT REVIEWS

          POPULAR TOPICS

            RECENT REVIEWS

            POPULAR TOPICS

              RECENT VIDEOS

              POPULAR TOPICS

                RECENT THREADS

                CATEGORIES

                  NEW PRODUCTS

                  OUR STORE

                    CURRENT ISSUE

                    See inside the current issue of Finescale Modeler Magazine

                        SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

                        Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

                        Search

                        Starliner peek

                        4712 views
                        39 replies
                        1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
                        12
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Starliner peek
                        Posted by Woody on Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:16 PM
                        I thought I'd share a couple pictures of my latest project. This is a Vulcan designed Federation starliner. These are pictures of the master patterns for a 1/1000 kit. Let me know what you think.









                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:45 AM
                        Very nice start Woody. How many parts will it be?
                        ~Matt T Meyer
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:52 AM
                        Four, perhaps five if I make the tail piece seperate. I need to talk with the caster to see what way would be best. I'm leaning toward four. The main hull, a dorsal spine piece and two semi-annular warp rings.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Sunday, June 19, 2005 1:38 PM
                        Excellent work, Woody!

                        Regards, Dan

                        Report Abuse
                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Sunday, June 19, 2005 10:04 PM
                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Can't wait to see the finished model.
                        mark956
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:10 PM
                        I've been in a bit of a modeling slump.Disapprove [V] I need to get back to it.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Griffworks
                        • Member since
                          June 2004
                        • From: The House of Blues Clues
                        Posted by Griffworks on Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:26 PM
                        Well, whattareyawaitin' fer, Chris?!? Get to it! Big Smile [:D]

                        The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

                         

                        Report Abuse
                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:54 AM
                        Yeah we could use some more of those progress picsTongue [:P] And some more inspiration.
                        ~Matt T Meyer
                        Report Abuse
                        Chris_in_Japan
                        • Member since
                          November 2004
                        • From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.
                        Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, July 10, 2005 4:38 AM
                        hahaha, that is just the coolest.. I like the Singapore Airlines logo on the tale.. Did you put back to front for artistic licence sake?.. That is sweet!.. Great work!

                        Chris

                        On the bench:

                                                  1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

                                                  1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

                        Report Abuse
                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, July 10, 2005 10:26 AM
                        I think it looks cool!
                        I like the smooth lines.
                        ~Brian
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 10:51 AM
                        Don't worry about the slump, Woody, we all have them. You're making excellent progress. I put aside the scratchbuilds myself for a while. Bought me a few Tron light cycles from the SM store, simple to clean up and paint. Got my Jem Hadar cruiser coming and gonna order a Valdore from Ravenstar. Just diversions from racking my brain over finishing a design that's only on paper.
                        Report Abuse
                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, July 10, 2005 11:55 AM
                        Looks great so far Woody. Keep us posted.

                        Regards, Rick
                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:35 PM
                        Thanks Guys. The markings are the way the designer placed them. I doubt I'll try to get Singapore Airlines on the kit decal sheet. I was thinking about markings for a "Federation One" type ship, a starliner in the era between TMP & TNG, and perhaps a Vulcan diplomatic vessel. What do you think? Anyone have ideas for the commercial starliner? I was thinking maybe Risa registry? If anyone has CG skills and would like to take a crack at ship markings, I'd like to see them.Wink [;)]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 10, 2005 5:57 PM
                        I managed to get the semi-annular warp engines roughed out. I hope to have something photo worthy in a couple days.Wink [;)]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 7:58 PM
                        As I mentioned before, I can help you out with markings. There are a lot of possibilities. You can go the modern "Euro white" route, a retro cheat-line look, or something with a lot of body color.

                        Here's an old Pan-Am livery

                        These three were designs by some pro and amateur livery designers I modified by for my own ships.




                        These are some of my own designs:





                        Edited to add credits to livery designs!
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, July 10, 2005 9:40 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Masao

                        As I mentioned before, I can help you out with markings. There are a lot of possibilities. You can go the modern "Euro white" route, a retro cheat-line look, or something with a lot of body color.









                        Sweet! I like all these but this one is my favorite.



                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, July 10, 2005 10:28 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Woody
                        Sweet! I like all these but this one is my favorite.



                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto] That one caught my eye. That would look so cool!Cool [8D]
                        ~Matt T Meyer
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 11:29 PM
                        That's a sea serpent from an episode of the Animated Star Trek. I added a bit of alien script and some Chinese. I don't think it would be appropriate for the Vulcans, though!
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 5:45 PM
                        I recognized the critter and I remember the episode. Although a Vulcan design, I see it in wide use amoung Federation members. I would like to see how your designs look adapted to the Vulcan starliner.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 7:58 PM
                        I've got Galen's original side view, so I'll trace it and work up some liveries.
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 8:39 PM
                        Woody, do you have a top-view schematic for that ship?
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:06 PM
                        I sure do. Expect an email.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:14 PM
                        Very Nice,do you plan on making a kit from it?
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:17 PM
                        That is the plan. Wink [;)]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:23 PM
                        Any idea as to when,and how much?
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, July 11, 2005 9:59 PM
                        It's too soon to say. Wink [;)]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        LemonJello
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa
                        Posted by LemonJello on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 6:53 AM
                        Very nice design, Woody. I like how it's not the saucer-and-nacelles of the Federation designs. Much more elegant and organic...definitely a good idea for a interplanetary passenger liner or diplomatic ship. Thanks for the peek, and I'll be looking forward to any updates as they come.
                        A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 6:23 PM
                        Hey John, It does have an organic, almost aquatic, look to it.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 7:01 PM
                        Woody: I traced the schematics you sent in my drawing program. Here's a quick test shot in Vulcan Red.

                        Designing liveries for this ship is a bit challenging since it's not quite built like a regular airliner. The multiple windows will put "holes" in any logo or legend placed on the relatively small nose (which is also very curvy). Also, the wings can't be treated like airliner wings (i.e., ignored) because they are very thick and wide. The nacelle panels can be treated like an airliner tail, however.

                        Edit: Woody, what's the "actual" size of this ship?
                        Report Abuse
                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 5:38 AM
                        It's about 290m long. She looks good in Vulcan red.Cool [8D]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
                        Report Abuse
                        12
                        JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

                        Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

                        SEARCH FORUMS
                        FREE NEWSLETTER
                        SIGN UP
                        By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.
                          More great sites from Kalmbach Media
                            Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy